Twelve days after the celebration of one of the indicated and most anticipated evidence in the athletics calendar, the Zurich Marathon of Seville It was seen on a label on Tuesday in the Cartuja Center space to warm up engines with the celebration of its 40th anniversary In a lavish gala who headed the Mayor of Seville, José Luis Sanzand the one that did not miss personalities from the world of sport, distinguished corridors and sponsors of an event that blows 40 candles at its best and given the admiration of athletes and followers. The party became an emotional Tribute to the “architects” of the test.
The Zurich Marathon Seville, of which ABC of Seville It is official half, will beat on February 23, the day of the test, its historical record of participation with 14,000 runners in one of the most reception athetic appointments at the national level and international impact. One of the most special moments of the night at the Cartuja Center arrived when José Luis Sanz took the stage next to the five unique runners who have finished the 39 previous marathons held in the Spanish capital.
Sanz influenced the great commitment of the city for the Zurich Marathon Seville and wanted to remember the first mayor who promoted a test that is already a reference in the world of athletics: «It is time to congratulate us for this 40th birthday. Congratulate us for this collective success of the city of Seville. Today it would be very easy to bet on this test today. I wanted to do A recognition of Mayor Manuel del Valle Because he opted 40 years for this test. A visionary mayor to which Sevilla owes so much ».
«In no marathon is running one of the most important historical helmets in Europe. We are the sports capital of southern Europe. And this test has a Impact of almost 20 million euros in the city And almost 300 different means follow it, ”added José Luis Sanz.
Abel Antón, at the Zurich marathon gala in Seville
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For his part, the famous athlete Abel Antón, Ambassador of the Zurich Marathon of Seville And that the gold medal in the marathon test of the World Cup of Athletics of 1999 In the city, he said at the gala that «when I have seen the 40th anniversary I have been before being world champion in 99. Since then Sevilla has become my house. I am ambassador to this marathon and is always growing. We go for 14,000 and I think we can reach 20,000 registered (in 2027). The only thing you hear is that Seville is the marathon with the best circuit and where best brands are made. Everyone wants to come to Seville. I see it so and the people who prepare the marathon outside this city. That’s why they want to make this spectacular career, ”said Antón.
A test that also exalted from Sport Life Ibérica, organizer of the marathon next to the IMD of the City of Seville. «The Zurich Marathon is in the marathon Champions. One of the key ingredients is the tour. Because Seville gives that opportunity to run in a unique environment that provokes better brands. And it is the fourth event with the greatest impact on visitors to the city ».
During the ceremony, conducted by the journalists of Canal Sur Televisión Inma Lago and Ángel Gámiz, a historical review has been made to the evolution of the test and the importance of today for the best athletes in the world and confirmed by Zurich Marathon of Seville «like An indispensable appointment for the most prominent athletes »they point out from the Hispanic town hall.
The 5 ‘magnificent’ that were in the 39 previous editions
In addition to the mayor of Seville, the Delegate of Sports and Health Promotion, Silvia Pozo; The Delegate of Cleaning, Woodie, Parks and Gardens, Public Space, Consumption, Cemetery and Animal Protection, Evelia Rincón, and the Delegate of Security and Human Resources, Ignacio Flores, have been some of those in charge of delivering the awards that recognize the work of those people and institutions that make this test possible year after year; From the drivers of this career to the main sponsors.
This gala has also rewarded the Athletes who have starred in the Different editions of the Zurich Marathon of Seville as José Carlos Jaenes (first Sevillian classified in the first edition of 1985); Vicente Antón and Tina María Ramos (the runners who have won the Seville Marathon) or Roger Puigbó and Verdaguer, the most laureate paralympic athlete in this test. They have also received their award The five runners who have participated in all the editions of the Zurich Marathon of Seville: Luis Caballero Jurado, Antonio Gelo Colón, Eduardo Silva Proenza, Antonio González Benítez and Julio Manuel Molina Castellano (these last two, Sevillians).
The most emotional moment of the gala came with the memory of one of the most moving stories that have marked the heart of athletes and fans; the one of José Manuel Roas pushing his son Pablo’s chair crossing the finish line up to six times. The end of the party has been put by the Huelva singer Archangelusual corridor in the Zurich Marathon in Seville, next to the mayor and the deserved 40th birthday cake.
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